Egmont Key National Wildlife Refuge

Rules and Regulations:

Open to public from sunrise to sunset

The following items and activities are:

Permitted:

-Fishing                -Hiking                  -Wildlife Observation

-Picnicking           -Shelling               -Wildlife Photography

-Boating               -Swimming

Prohibited:

-Pets                     -Littering              -Hunting

-Camping             -Open Fires*      -Intoxicants

-Nudity                 -Fireworks          -Kites

-Metal Shovels-Kite Surfing       -Glass Containers

-Parasailing         -Probing Equipment

*Grilling is allowed on the beach if contained in a portable grill. No grilling in dunes.

Do Not:

-Enter protected areas or bird sanctuaries

-Feed/disturb wildlife and/or plants

-Take/collect live shells or artifacts

-Construct any structure structure
Something temporarily or permanently constructed, built, or placed; and constructed of natural or manufactured parts including, but not limited to, a building, shed, cabin, porch, bridge, walkway, stair steps, sign, landing, platform, dock, rack, fence, telecommunication device, antennae, fish cleaning table, satellite dish/mount, or well head.

Learn more about structure (forts, shelters)

-Disturb by audio (person or wildlife)

A USFWS permit is requires to conduct commercial operations or research activities.